BEARS TRADE DOWN FROM TOP PICK SERVES DUAL PURPOSE OF HELPING JUSTIN FIELDS AND PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER HIM

The offseason began in earnest on Friday night, when the to the . Chicago received a ma sive haul to move down eight spots to the No. 9 selection, bringing in the No. 61 pick, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick, and wide receiver .The move sets Chicago up to simultaneously pursue two paths: One where is their quarterback of Rodney Mc

J.J. McCarthy might be the most interesting quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft.Turn on the tape for a random McCarthy game, and there will be flashes of an explosive quarterback prospect, one who has the legs to outrun defenders and the arm to make pinpoint throws. Turn on another game, and there will be a completely different quarterback, one who l